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J Ravancho

Academic Advisor

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J Ravancho

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Academic Background

  • Master of Science, Student Affairs in Higher Education, Miami University, 2022
  • Bachelor of Science, Commerce (Small Business Management), Miami University, 2020
  • Customer Service Certificate, Miami University, 2020

Academic & Professional Experience

  • Academic Advisor, Farmer School of Business, Miami University (May 2022 - Present)
  • Instructor, BUS 106: FSB Success Strategies (Fall 2022 - Present; Fall Only course)
  • Vice Chair for Convention Experience, ACPA Graduate Student and New Professionals Community of Practice (April 2023 - April 2025)
  • Ambassador Coordinator, ACPA Graduate Student and New Professionals Community of Practice (April 2022 - March 2023)
  • Graduate Assistant, Rinella Learning Center, Miami University (August 2020 - May 2022)
  • Graduate U-Lead Coordinator, Wilks Institute for Leadership and Service, Miami University, (Summer 2021)

Recent Publications

  • Ravancho, J., Kitzmiller, M. (2024, July 15). Not so smooth sailing: From grad school to new professional - presented by ACPA's Graduate Students and New Professionals Community of Practice (Webinar Facilitator). The American College Personnel Association - College Student Educators International (ACPA), Webinar, Virtual.
  • Milette, M., Ravancho, J., Kitzmiller, M. (2024, April 24). Launching careers: Navigating the transition from graduate school to full-time roles in higher education (Panelist). Virginia - College Personnel Association, Webinar, Virtual.
  • Ravancho, J. (2024, March 18-21). We need a space: Utilizing Affinity Spaces in FYE Courses [Convention Program]. The American College Personnel Association - College Student Educators International (ACPA) ACPA24, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Ravancho, J. & Kitzmiller, M. B. (2024, March 18-21). Not so smooth sailing: From grad school to new professional [Convention Program]. The American College Personnel Association - College Student Educators International (ACPA) ACPA 24, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Moncada, B., Kitzmiller, M. B., Malendowksi, N., Ravancho, J., & Swan, T. (2024, October 26). Careers in student affairs month: Functional area panel [Webinar]. The American College Personnel Association - College Student Educators International (ACPA) Webinar, Virtual.
  • Ravancho, J. (2023, May 3). Call Me Maybe: Building rapport with students beyond the meeting [Lecture]. Miami University Academic Support and Advising Association Annual Symposium, Oxford, Ohio.
  • Ravancho, J., Malendowski, N., Rasch, E. V. (2023, March 26-29). Can someone help me?: First-gen transitional experience [Convention Program]. The American College Personnel Association - College Student Educators International (ACPA) ACPA23, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Cho, K.S., Ravancho, J. (2023, March 26-29). Critiquing the field: Using systematic literature reviews as knowledge receipts [Methods Workshop]. The American College Personnel Association - College Student Educators International (ACPA) ACPA23, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Moncada, B., Townley, J., Ravancho, J. (2023, February 23). Self-love is the best form of love (Panelist). The American College Personnel Association - College Student Educators International (ACPA) Webinar, Virtual.
  • Ravancho, J., Malendowski, N., Hage, E. (2022, December 16). The advising 4-1-1: A space for graduate students in academic advising (Panelist). The Global Community for Academic Advising (NACADA) Region 5 Take 5, Virtual.
  • Ravancho, J., Forslund, E., Keller, A., Floyd, C., Miner, J. (2022, December 14). The first 90 days: Things they don't tell you in grad school (Panelist/Facilitator). The American College Personnel Association - College Student Educators International (ACPA) Webinar, Virtual.
  • Moncada, B., Rodriquez, S., Tlachac, B. A., Ravancho, J., (2022, November 18). Navigating student affairs as a BIPOC individual (Panelist). The American College Personnel Association - College Student Educators International (ACPA) Webinar, Virtual.
  • Ravancho, J., Malendowski, N. (2022, May 2-4). Can Someone Help Me?: Coaching First-Gen Students [Lecture]. The Global Community for Academic Advising (NACADA) Region 5 Conference: Reunite with Region 5, Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • Ravancho, J., Shimko, K., Reinhardt, D., Malendowski, N. (2021, December 5) Our Approach to Becoming Student-Ready Practitioners. The 8th Vector. https://8thvector.wixsite.com/gsnp/resources

Honors & Awards

  • Safe Zone Network (May 2024)
  • Racial Justice and Decolonization Research Excellence by ACPA's Graduate Students and New Professionals Community of Practice (March 2024)
  • Question, Persuade, Refer Gatekeeper Certificate by the QPR Institute (January 2023)
  • Master Advisor Status by Miami University (March 2022)
  • Mental Health First Aid Certificate by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing (February 2022)

Biography

J Ravancho (they/them/theirs) is an Academic Advisor in the Farmer School of Business. They assist business students with discussions around major and career, identify potential courses to take each semester, and co-build academic plans with the students. J additionally, serves as an instructor for BUS 106: FSB Success Strategies.

J utilizes their previous experience and education to help create a lasting partnership with each student to help them feel empowered to make the best decision possible regarding their education here at Miami.

J is a double alumni of Miami University, having completed both undergraduate and graduate work at Miami. J holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce, with a concentration in Small Business Management, Master of Science in Student Affairs in Higher Education with a concentration in the Realities and Trends of BIPOC Students in Higher Education. They are excited for the opportunity to be able to stay at Miami and help students along their success journeys during their time both here at Miami and in the Farmer School of Business.

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